UAE Organic Personal Care Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Skin Care, Hair Care, Oral Care, Cosmetics, Others), Vendor Landscape, And Segment Forecasts, 2019 - 2025

Industry Insights

The UAE organic personal care market size was valued at USD 82.5 million in 2018 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% over the forecast period. Decreasing the use of harmful chemicals including phthalates, aluminum salts, and parabens coupled with committed efforts from numerous multinational corporations to shift toward sustainable products has contributed to increasing consumption of organic personal care products in UAE.

Organic products are derived from natural resources and are free from any harmful chemicals. Rising awareness about the advantages of organic products over synthetic products has increased their demand in the last few years. This has, in turn, compelled manufacturers to come up with new products and focus more on research & development.

The market includes a variety of products for oral, hair, and skincare as well as cosmetics, among a few other products. Consumers are becoming increasingly health-conscious and demanding natural and chemical-free products. Furthermore, stringent regulations promoting the use of organic ingredients in the skincare industry are likely to propel the demand for organic personal products. Technological innovations involving oligopeptide, which is used to increase efficiency and shelf life of products, are expected to have a positive impact on the market.

Various raw materials such as neem, xanthan gum, and fish oil are used extensively in manufacturing high-quality herbal cosmetics and beauty products. The demand for these products is increasing globally owing to their efficiency and zero side effects. Furthermore, leading herbal companies strive to manufacture products such as lipsticks and foundation containing natural extracts to cope up with the growing demand for these products.

Hypermarkets, chemists, and supermarkets are increasingly stocking internationally certified natural and organic products. Consumers in the UAE are willing to spend more on skin, hair, and cosmetic products. These products are sold in a majority of the beauty stores, salons, pharmaceuticals, and online stores, which is maximizing their penetration in the UAE market.

Product Insights

The UAE organic personal care market includes a wide range of products including skin, hair, and oral care, cosmetics, and other niche segments. Skincare was the dominant product segment in the market and held a 43.5% share of the market in 2018. Portfolio of skin products comprises an assortment of various organic products such as sunscreens, body lotions, and face creams. Rising awareness regarding the benefits of natural ingredients for providing UV protection is expected to fuel the demand for organic products designed for skin over the forecast period.

Organic products for hair are expected to achieve high market penetration due to a surge in innovation. The increasing need for natural quick-fixes for hair problems arising from pollution and other factors is expected to have a positive impact on the market over the projected period. Growing organic personal care sector in the UAE due to rising domestic demand is expected to result in a high market growth rate over the forecast period. Organic cosmetic products are likely to witness significant market penetration over the forecast period.

Increased awareness regarding the maintenance of oral hygiene is expected to trigger the demand for organic oral products in the coming years. With the recent developments and increasing competition in the oral care industry, new products that suit varied types of oral hygiene requirements have been introduced in the market. Increasing awareness, rising frequency of usage, and the availability of new and attractive products are expected to be the key factors driving the demand for organic products across the country.

Increasing disposable income, changing lifestyles, and rising demand for sun and skincare products, moisturizing creams, and lotions owing to varying climatic conditions are expected to positively impact the organic personal products market growth. A shift in inclination toward organic and natural beauty products, particularly in the Middle East and Africa region, is likely to foster the market growth. Rising demand for organic, natural, and herbal beauty products has resulted in growth in opportunities for manufacturers related to innovation and the launch of new products by consumer preferences.

UAE Organic Personal Care Market Share Insights

The market comprises both global as well as regional players engaged in the manufacturing as well as the distribution of organic personal care products. Key players involved in the manufacturing of products are Natura Cosméticos S.A., The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., Yves Rocher, Amway Corporation, Kiehl’s, and L'Occitane en Provence among others. Other notable players in the market include Oriflame Cosmetics AG, Lush, Neal's Yard (Natural Remedies) Limited, and Middle East Natural Cosmetics.

These companies majorly compete based on products since they have similar product portfolios. Companies use the cost advantage approach to market and sell their products. The organic personal care industry is witnessing the fastest growth in the Middle East region. The growth can be attributed to the increasing demand from the growing youth population in key economies such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Report Scope

Segments Covered in the Report

This report forecasts revenue growth at the country level and provides an analysis of the industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2014 to 2025. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the UAE organic personal care market report based on the product.

• Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)

  • Skincare

  • Haircare

  • Oral care

  • Cosmetic

  • Others